Congress
Lawmakers clashed over the failed GOP spending bill, with Republicans demanding a clean extension and Democrats pushing for healthcare funding.
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- Elections
Alabama Farmers Federation endorses Rep. Ben Harrison for HD2
Alabama Farmers Federation endorses three candidates for Baldwin County Commission
Alabama Farmers Federation endorses Rep. James Lomax for HD20
McCarron reports nearly 100K cash on hand in first filings
Alabama AG candidates continue to haul in lots of money
- Governor
Governor Ivey lights Alabama Capitol Christmas tree Friday
Governor visits ALDOT workers as Capitol Christmas tree lighting ceremony is set
Ivey celebrates early literacy milestone in collaboration with Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library
Governor proclaims Nov. 29 Small Business Saturday in Alabama
Gov. Ivey announces appointments to state boards, commissions
- Legislature
Bill would create process to mark “invisible disabilities” on ID cards
“This map I drew on a whim became real”: Student’s plan chosen for Senate redistricting
New bill would allow co-adoption by informal step-parents
Federal judge approves new state Senate map
Prefiled bill would improve absentee ballot process for disabled voters
- Economy
Governor encourages Alabama businesses to compete in 2026 Small Business Week awards
Alabama Power outlines plan to hold electric rates steady through 2027
Alabama home sales decline in October, market remains healthy
Work release programs depress wages at Hyundai suppliers, study suggests
Gov. Ivey awards top employers of disabled Alabamians
- National
Sen. Britt calls for the return of Ukrainian children abducted by Russia
Sen. Britt commemorates fallen sailors on anniversary of Naval Air Station Pensacola attack
Sen. Britt urging federal regulators to prioritize agriculture in Basel III rules
Rep. Sewell unveils New Democratic Coalition Health Care Action Plan
Sen. Tuberville spreads conspiracy theories in new op-ed
- Education
Free speech, media rights groups decry University of Alabama magazine closures
Bloomberg backs HBCU-charter schools in Alabama with $20 million investment
Founder of national accounting firm to offer TROY’s commencement keynote
Alabama CHOOSE Act application portal dates released for 2026-2027
University of Alabama suspends two student magazines over DEI
- Health
The “all politics” healthcare project in Hoover that’s rewriting state regulations
Sen. Britt joins bill to require medical residents opt in to abortion training
Board finalizes hospital eligibility for rural investment program
UA athletes and advocacy group team up for medical research Iron Bowl ad
Appeals court hears arguments in battle over Alabama birth center regulations
- Opinion
continuing resolution stories
Congress
Britt and Tuberville backed a bill that would prevent federal shutdowns, requiring Congress to stay in D.C. until budget work is done.
News
Congress has until Friday to pass a stopgap funding bill to continue government functions through March 14.
Congress
Congress passed a short-term spending plan to avoid a government shutdown despite mixed support from some Alabama leaders.
Featured Opinion
Sen. Katie Britt's affirmative vote contrasts sharply with Sen. Tommy Tuberville's opposition.
Congress
The CR funds the federal government at current levels through Jan. 19 for certain agencies and Feb. 2 for others.
Congress
Sewell’s office warned that failure to raise or suspend the debt limit would be catastrophic and the first default in U.S. history.
Congress
“With only a few days left in the 2020 legislative calendar, we have much work to do here in Congress," Roby said.
Congress
Congresswoman Terri Sewell, D-Alabama, this week voted for a measure to continue funding for the programs contained in the 12 annual appropriation acts for...
National
Tuesday U.S. Senator Richard Shelby (R-Alabama) applauded the return of a normal appropriations process in a speech Shelby delivered on the Senate floor. “Just...